Press Release
October 30, 2008

National Archives Honored by White House for Saving Energy

Washington DC…The National Archives has received the 2008 Presidential
Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management for its support, leadership,
and efforts in promoting and improving energy use in National Archives facilities
and operations nationwide. The National Archives was one of only four
government agencies to receive this award. The other recipients were
the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Marine Corps, and the
General Services Administration.

The National Archives developed an agency-wide energy management plan that
formalized policy, procedures, and responsibilities for energy management. For
example, the National Archives at College Park has used an energy savings performance
contract to upgrade lighting and the mechanical and energy management control
systems. Last year the Clinton Presidential Library was designated one
of the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly places to work in
the United States by the U.S. Green Buildings Council under its Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-EB) Green Building program. The
Clinton Library was the first existing federal building to attain the “platinum” award
status.

In the last two fiscal years, the National Archives invested more than $7.5
million in energy efficiency projects. As a result, the agency reduced energy
intensity by more than 6 percent from FY 2006 and almost 19 percent from the
2003 baseline, representing combined savings of 114 billion Btu and more than
$2 million in energy costs altogether.

“I am delighted that the President has recognized the ongoing work by the
National Archives to save energy and reduce the agency’s carbon footprint” said
Archivist Allen Weinstein. “Energy efficiency is a priority for this
agency, and we will continue to work to reduce energy use at our facilities nationwide,” he
added.

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For press information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at (202) 357-5300.